Joanna Boyd

I am raising money to support the children of Hands Across the Water because I believe that all children deserve to build a future full of possibilities, opportunities and dreams - a life of choice, not chance.

Hands Across the Water [Hands] started as a charity in response to the Boxing Day Tsunami. Now we support 350+ children living in 7 homes and projects across Thailand. 

The kids who come to live in a Hands home are there because they have no choice. This is often the result of one of three heartbreaking situations:

  • They have no known family to care for them
  • They have a family member who is known to them, but is unable to care for them
  • They are living in an unsafe environment and have been placed in our care by the police or government

Hands not only provides the life-saving necessities for the kids in our homes, they also support many families in an outreach program to help keep kids out of our homes.

Just as important as filling their bellies with healthy food and providing a safe bed to sleep in, with the support of amazing donors like you, the vision of Hands is to help these kids see the opportunities that lie before them, to see a life of choice.

My hope is that you will make the choice to join me in this experience and help me reach my personal fundraising goal. Please make a donation today to support these children and provide them with a better future. 

Together we can truly make a difference - Donate now!

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$515.50

Carla Hasan Real Estate

Goo on you Jo! Wishing you all the best on your adventure. Such a worthwhile cause. XX

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David Eagles

You’re amazing! Enjoy the ride!

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Sherrie Storor

Go Jo!!! What an incredible journey and experience this will be. Love your courage and joy! xx

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Corinne Bohan

Good luck amazing lady! Very proud of you 👏

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Georges And Veronique Wickler

Hi Joanna....wishing you good luck on your trip!! Keep safe

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Property Pursuit

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Jon & Sheryl

Wonderful work Jo !

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Kelly Qualtrough

Well done Jo hope the ride goes well xx

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Thais Keech

Go girl !! So many good memories of our fun tour of Spain. Have you got MIMCO panniers ???

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Raluca Mcconnell

Amazing Joanna!! We'll be thinking of you <3

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Streamline Property Buyers

Best of luck for the ride! I'll be cheering you on from a distance x

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Sacha Hennessy

Go Jo!

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Craig Mitchell

Love your work in taking on this challenge, Jo! Very inspiring to see you jump on your bike for a good cause. Wishing you the best

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Reveal Legal

Congratulations Jo on such a worthy cause Have fun and good luck

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Simon Clarke

Well done Joanna. Great cause and initiative . All the best with ride.

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Jill Boyd

Best of luck it won’t be easy Jx

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Trish O’neill

Good on you Jo. That’s a lot of kms. Hope you have a comfy bike seat.

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Kyra Williams

Get it girl! It's going to be as amazing as you are xx

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Deb And Tony Cook

Good luck with the ride Jo.

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Julie And Pete Bagshaw

Good luck Jo a mighty effort

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Emma Langton-george

Well done Jo. An amazing charity & something you will always remember!!

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Andrews Family

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Rob Honeycombe

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Sarah

Good luck! X

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Bill & Lynne Connelly

Good Luck with the ride!!!

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Anthony Mckenzie

Go luck with it all as sounds like hard work

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Jenny

Enjoy Jo - great cause and what an adventure for you

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Alison S

Congratulations Jo for putting yourself out there to help these kids! What an amazing experience.

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Matt Reeves

A great cause! Best wishes for your cycling adventure. Pedal hard, stay hydrated, and if things get tough, just remember—quitting isn’t an option… unless there’s a conveniently placed tuk-tuk offering free rides. 🚴‍♀️💨 🛺

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Sally Phillips

I’m so inspired by what you’re doing Joanna! I hope you have a fantastic adventure, stay safe but also enjoy the journey, by finding some time for herself! Best wishes Sally

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Qld Rent Roll Brokers

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Katrina Cox

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Jeff Irvine

Well done Jo x

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Debbie Arnold

Best of luck Jo see you soon in Port Hughes 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

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Jayne Robbins

Great work Jo what an awesome ride!

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Inga Caroline Arthurs

All the best with your trip x

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Barbara Hallett

Good luck Jo! Great cause xx

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Alita Singer

Goodluck, Jo!

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Donna Phillips Travel

A very worth cause….well done Jo!

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K B

good luck buddy x

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Mlmkkls Pty Ltd T/a Signum Property Agents

Good on you Jo, great effort.

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Karen Armstrong

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Annie Moncrief

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Kathleen

Great work Jo!

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Garry

Best of luck what a great opportunity to benefit such an amazing cause 👏

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Eliza L

What an amazing thing to do. Go Jo! We're routing for you. Eliza

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Vanessa Webb

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Hilary Connelly

Good Luck and have fun

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Le-anne Allan

Well done Joanna! We are your cheering you on all the way.

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Rauhena Chase

So inspiring Joanna! Enjoy the ride 🚵‍♀️

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Eliza Spring

Amazing Jo! Ride well x

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Oliver Boyd

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Melina Carlson

Such a lovely cause, best of luck.